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Mazda CX-5: How to enable Auto Hold at traffic lights

2 min readReviewed 25 October 2026

2025US

CHECK YOUR CAR2025 Mazda CX-5 US-market digital owner manual; only the equipment and controls described here.

Keep the brake available. Auto Hold is not a substitute for the parking brake or a guarantee on steep or slippery surfaces.

THE QUICK ANSWER

Close the driver door, fasten the seatbelt and press AUTOHOLD. After braking to a complete stop, verify its active indicator before easing pressure on the pedal.

Step by step

1Enable standbyWith the engine running, driver door closed and seatbelt fastened, press AUTOHOLD and check its standby light.
2Stop normallyUse the brake pedal to bring the vehicle fully to rest and wait for the active indicator.
3Move off carefullyWhen safe, use the accelerator to move away; the hold releases automatically. Use P and the parking brake when parking.

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Common questions

Can opening the driver door change the hold?+

Yes. The parking brake can apply and Auto Hold is released.

SOURCES & SCOPE

Where this guide comes from

Written from the official references below, reviewed on 25 October 2026. This is a source-based guide, not a claim of hands-on vehicle testing.

Mazda USA — 2025 CX-5 owner manual ↗

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